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May 30

Thought Starters Conference features CFIG retailer panel

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At Canadian Grocer‘s inaugural Thought Starters Conference on June 8, an expert panel will discuss what goes into building a grocerant business model. Moderated by Tom Barlow, president and CEO of the Canadian Federation…

May 30

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Anthony Longo receives leadership award

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Anthony Longo, president and CEO of Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc., has been honoured with the University of Guelph’s 2016 Distinguished Industry Leader Award. The Award recognizes leaders who have…

May 30

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Update for Ontario Members – May 2016

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Electricity and gas prices As the warmer temperatures of the summer arrive, rising energy costs become more of an issue. Over the last 30 years, successive governments in Ontario—Liberal, Conservative…

May 30

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Electricity costs – why they’re up

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs, Policy Agenda

In a recent Toronto Star column by Martin Regg Cohn, he talks about the reason hydro prices are rising so fast. He points to an article by my colleagues Robert Benzie…

May 20

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Small Business Matters Coalition meets in Ottawa over fees

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On May 19, there was a Small Business Matters Coalition Executive meeting in Ottawa with the Liberal MP, Linda Lapointe, (pictured) who is spearheading the Bill to reduce credit card…

May 18

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CFIG response to Cage-free Eggs

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs

Debra Probert Executive Director Vancouver Humane Society 303-8623 Granville St. Vancouver, B.C. V6P 5A2 Good morning Debra, Tom Barlow has asked me to respond to you in reference…

May 16

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Save-On-Foods opens for business in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighbourhood

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May 13, 2016 – Vancouver, B.C. - The new Save-On-Foods at 3535 West 41st Avenue in Vancouver officially opened for business today, bringing fresh value to the grocery market in one…

May 13

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FCL and TGP help relief workers make a special delivery

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After wildfire forced tens of thousands of Fort McMurray residents from their homes last week, officials across Alberta went to work collecting supplies for evacuees. Earlier this week, Federated Co-operatives…

May 09

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GSF 2016 Testimonial – New Zealand Trade & Enterprise

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May 06

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CFIG members step up to help evacuees of Fort McMurray fire

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When communities are in need, grocers are the first to lend a hand as seen in the outpouring of support the industry has shown in the wake of the devastating Fort…

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Thought Starters Conference features CFIG retailer panel

Anthony Longo receives leadership award

Update for Ontario Members – May 2016

Electricity costs – why they’re up

Small Business Matters Coalition meets in Ottawa over fees

CFIG response to Cage-free Eggs

Save-On-Foods opens for business in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighbourhood

FCL and TGP help relief workers make a special delivery

GSF 2016 Testimonial – New Zealand Trade & Enterprise

CFIG members step up to help evacuees of Fort McMurray fire

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